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What are antibiotics?
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Answered by sairam1919
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Answer:

An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria...

Answered by Anonymous
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Antibiotics: Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by certain microbes which helps to fight with other pathogens.

Example: Penicillin, Streptomycin, Tetracycline, etc.

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  • Antibiotics are produced mainly by bacteria.
  • It acts best against bacteria.
  • They block the bio chemical pathways of the bacteria (pathogen) which helps them to increase their lifespan.
  • Increased usage of antibiotics can lead to other impacts in future too.
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